The Giver Word Search
A free The Giver by Lois Lowry (1993) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the book, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Written by Lois Lowry · First published 1993 · Dystopian.
Words to find: JONAS, GABE, ROSEMARY, GIVER, VILLAGE, COMMUNITY, ELSEWHERE, APPLE, SLED, SKATES, RIBBONS, MEMORIES.
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The Giver word list, defined
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- ROSEMARY /ˈrəʊzməri/ (British); /ˈroʊzməri/ (US) · noun
- Rosemary is an aromatic evergreen herb and shrub whose needle-like leaves are widely used as a culinary seasoning. Its name literally means "dew of the sea." Related: rosemary herb, Rosmarinus officinalis.
- GIVER /ˈɡɪvər/ · noun
- A giver is a person who gives or donates something, especially money, gifts, or assistance. The term often carries a positive connotation of generosity or selflessness, although it can also be used neutrally. Related: donor, benefactor, contributor, provider.
- VILLAGE /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ · noun
- A village is a small settlement, typically in a rural or semi-rural area, consisting of homes and possibly a small number of community facilities. In some places, the term also denotes a historically defined local community or administrative unit. Related: hamlet, township, settlement, community.
- COMMUNITY /kəˈmjuːnəti/ · noun
- A group of people living in the same place or having particular characteristics, interests, or values in common. Also, the condition of sharing or having mutual attitudes and interests with others. Related: society, neighborhood, public, population.
- ELSEWHERE /ˌɛlsˈwɛər/ · adverb
- In, at, or to some other place; in a different location than the one mentioned or implied. Related: elsewhere is unique in form; close equivalents include:, abroad, away.
- APPLE /ˈæp.əl/ · noun
- A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh, produced by the tree Malus domestica; also the tree itself.
- SLED /slɛd/ · noun and verb
- A vehicle with runners used for transporting people or goods over snow or ice. As a verb, “sled” means to travel or ride on a sled. Related: sledge, sleigh, toboggan, bobsled.
- SKATES /skeɪts/ · noun and verb
- Skates are shoes fitted with blades or wheels for gliding on ice or a similar surface. As a verb, skates means to move or travel on skates. Related: ice skates, roller skates, blades, skates.
- RIBBONS /ˈrɪbənz/ · noun
- A narrow strip of fabric, satin, or similar material, used for decoration, tying, or fastening. By extension, a ribbon may also be a decorative symbol or award presented to a winner. Related: band, strip, tie, streamer.
- MEMORIES /ˈmɛməriz/ · noun
- Memories are recollections of past events, experiences, or people. They are often emotional and can be triggered by various stimuli. Related: remembrances, recollections, recalls, reminders.
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